Hoof Care
Is Barefoot Better?
A growing contingent of hoof-care experts says yes. Here's what the natural-foot movement could mean for your horse. By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer for Horse & Rider Magazine.
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EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Hoof Abscess
Dr. Joyce Harman shares tips on treating hoof abscesses and other infections in your horse's feet in this Ask the Vet column on EquiSearch.com. -
Pete Ramey: The Benefits of Barefoot
Horse & Rider magazine chats with one of the world's leading natural-hoof experts to answer your questions about going shoeless. -
Barefoot on the Web
Are you managing a barefoot horse? Check out these video links and Horse & Rider resources for more info. -
Polyurethane Horseshoes: Shoes of the Future?
Researchers study the shock-absorbing capabilities of polyurethane horseshoes. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine. -
No More Lost Horseshoes
What keeps horseshoes on, what makes them lose their grip and how to ensure that your horse's footwear stays where it belongs. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
The Basics of Hot Shoeing
In some cases it's best to fit a horse with shoes fresh off a forge. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Hoof Size
Will letting a horse go barefoot increase the size of his hoof? Dr. Joyce Harman answers in this installment of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Fight Thrush
Dr. Joyce Harman helps a reader fight thrush and strengthen her horse's hooves in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. -
Get a Grip with Horse Shoe Studs
Event rider and trainer Wash Bishop explains the when, what and how of studs--and why they're not just for his sport. By Wash Bishop and the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.
